Dramas from BBC Learning English

Intermediate and above level

Jamaica Inn: Part 5: Lost on the moor

Episode 170519
/ 19 May 2017

Joss has returned to Jamaica Inn and is very angry about Mr Bassat's visit. He storms out of the house and sets off across the moor. Mary decides to follow him.

Transcript

Mary narratorThere was nothing but a few sacks and the rope in the locked room. My uncle has returned and is very angry about Mr Bassat's visit. He stormsout of the house and sets off across the moor. Suddenly I have a mad plan. I put on my shoes and follow him.

MaryHe's walking too fast. I can't keep up. It's no good - he's disappeared! It's getting dark. I must go back… Do I go right or left here? I don't remember this stream… Oh no! I'm totally lost!

VicarHello, what are you doing out on the moor?

MaryI'm lost.

VicarWhere are you going?

MaryJamaica Inn.

VicarThat's the other side of the moor - but you're exhausted! Come back with me. You can rest and I'll take you back.

MaryYou're very kind.

Mary narratorHe looks strange. His hair is white, and his eyes are pale. His voice is young, though.

VicarI'm Francis Davey, Vicar of Altarnun. Please, come.

VicarAre you feeling better now?

MaryYes, thank you.

Mary narratorHe has white hair and his eyes are like a blind man's – and yet his voice is gentle.

VicarIt was lucky I ran into you. Why were you on the moor tonight?

Mary narratorSuddenly I want to tell him everything.

MaryIt's terrible! You've probably heard rumours. They come at night, with their wagons. That first night there were six or seven of them. They brought huge boxes - they put them in a room by the bar. A man was killed - I saw the rope! Oh! What have I done? I shouldn't have said anything!

Mary narratorIt's late when I get back and my uncle is lying drunk in the kitchen, surrounded by empty bottles. My aunt is in bed.

JossWho's there? Put away that knife!

MaryUncle Joss, it's me, Mary.

JossMary - where are they?

MaryThere's no one here. What's wrong, Uncle Joss?

JossThey can't hurt me now. They're all dead. Sit by me, Mary… It's this drink! I've killed men with my own hands. But when I'm drunk I'm afraid. I see them in my dreams, floating on the water... The ship: it was on the rocks but the water was flat and they were coming into the shore alive! We had to kill them all. One woman – she was holding on to some wood with her child. The water was only up to her shoulder. She cried out to me to help her: I took a stone and smashed her with it. I watched her and her child drown in four feet of water. We killed them all with stones and rocks.

Mary narratorMy blood turns cold, and I feel sick. My uncle is a murderer - that I suspected, but what he has just told me chills me to the bone. What terrible crime will he carry out next?

Join me in the next episode when I go to the horse market with Jem, but things don't go to plan.

Vocabulary

sackslarge strong bags that are used to store things

disturbto upset badly

storm outleave a room quickly and angrily

rumourinformation or a story that people talk about but that may not be true

Episode 170609
/ 09 Jun 2017

After the shocking events on the coast, Mary's uncle is now planning to escape from Jamaica Inn. He fears that someone is coming to kill him – someone who has been giving him the orders to wreck ships. She has to escape first to tell someone what she has seen but who can she trust?

Episode 170602
/ 02 Jun 2017

Mary has been forced by her Uncle Joss to travel with him and his drunken men on Christmas Eve. She fell asleep but she's about to wake up and discover what Joss and his gang of bad men really get up to at night.

Episode 170526
/ 26 May 2017

Following Mary's uncle's shocking confession - how he lures ships onto the rocks and drowns women and children - she escapes from the Inn and goes with his brother, Jem, to the horse market in Launceston. But things don't go to plan

Episode 170505
/ 05 May 2017

Mary has to work in the bar of Jamaica Inn on Saturday night. She gets to meet a group of rough and drunk men. Later that night there are some strange goings-on in the yard outside. What's happening - and why are people talking about murder?

Episode 170428
/ 28 Apr 2017

Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss. Immediately she discovers what a mean and scary man her uncle is. He sets the rules and tells her what to do. On her second day there she discovers a locked room – what is inside?

Episode 170303
/ 03 Mar 2017

Phil and Passepartout rescue Sophia from her violent husband and make their way onward from Sao Tome. But technology is about to fail them! What's going to happen? Find out in episode four of The Race!

Episode 161125
/ 25 Nov 2016

Episode 161118
/ 18 Nov 2016

Someone inside the Duchess's house is angry - but who? The Duchess's baby is making some very strange sounds and the Cheshire-Cat smiles while the cook throws things. Will Alice meet anyone who isn't mad?

Episode 160701
/ 01 Jul 2016

The White Elephant restaurant has always struggled to stay in business and the future is not looking good. They desperately need customers - and when they finally get one, Gordon's skills in the kitchen must keep them there. Find out if he can do it in this final episode and learn some hope-related phrases

Episode 160624
/ 24 Jun 2016

There's a bake-off competition taking place and Gordon seems to have made a special effort - and he only does that when there's something to win! Peter's also made a cake that looks exactly the same – what's going on? Watch this video to find out, and learn some competition-related phrases

Episode 160617
/ 17 Jun 2016

Ceilia's latest idea from her management training is to get everyone to do a job swap. This will give everyone the chance to see what other people's jobs involve. This could be fun, but will Gordon be able to 'lower' himself to doing the work of a washer-upper?! Watch this to find out and learn some phrases related to empathy.

Episode 160603
/ 03 Jun 2016

What's this? Gordon has come up with a new recipe for ostrich lasagne. He just needs someone to taste-test it. When the team offer to give it a try they soon wish they hadn't! Watch and count how many phrases you hear related to feeling sick

Episode 160520
/ 20 May 2016

Peter the waiter is shaken up when he nearly gets hit by a van but Gordon has no sympathy as he brags about his new mobile business venture. Can the two things be connected? Learn some phrases about honesty.

Episode 160506
/ 06 May 2016

It's a special 'sushi night' at the restaurant and Gordon is keen to make a good impression on the customers. But his best efforts don't quite go to plan and he runs out of an important ingredient. Is the evening going to be a disaster or can someone save the day? Watch and learn phrases used to talk about very unsuccessful events

Episode 160429
/ 29 Apr 2016

The restaurant is about to get a visit from the health inspector. Everyone needs to make the place clean and tidy but Gordon has other ideas. And why does he need to clean up his act? Watch the video and listen out for the phrases used to do with being clean

Episode 160422
/ 22 Apr 2016

The restaurant gets some customers from America who demand a meal that really puts Gordon's cooking skills to the test. Can he give them what they want or will he leave a bad impression? Find out by watching this episode and listening out for the phrases related to failure

Episode 160415
/ 15 Apr 2016

Lucky Mary! Someone has left her a special gift and she thinks she knows who it's from but is she right or has someone else in the kitchen got a soft spot for her? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to love

Episode 160408
/ 08 Apr 2016

A VIP [Very Important Person] has decided to come and eat at The White Elephant and try out the food. Gordon cooks him something really special - but is it what the customer had in mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for phrases related to excellence.

Episode 160401
/ 01 Apr 2016

Something smells good in the kitchen – Gordon is preparing a special meal but unfortunately the red wine he's using isn't going into the cooking pot. Will the customers ever get to taste it – and will they want to? Watch this episode and listen out for the phrases related to timing

Episode 160325
/ 25 Mar 2016

Don't panic! Twenty-five people are heading for The White Elephant. Will Gordon really be able to cook for this many people? And how will Peter get all the orders written on his small notepad? Everyone needs to keep calm if they want this to go well. Listen out for the phrases related to keeping calm

Episode 160318
/ 18 Mar 2016

Peter, the waiter, isn't happy. Somebody called Edith has died and the team are doing their best to comfort Peter with some wise words. Can grumpy Gordon think of a nice thing to say? And who is Edith anyway? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to sadness

Episode 160311
/ 11 Mar 2016

The White Elephant restaurant is struggling to stay in business. It's up to the staff to think of an idea that will bring in enough money to save the restaurant! But, as usual, their grumpy chef Gordon needs some persuading. What will change his mind? Find out in this episode - and listen out for phrases related to being clever

Episode 160304
/ 04 Mar 2016

The White Elephant restaurant has had so few customers it might have to close down. Ceilia comes up with an idea to attract more diners, but there's one person who's not convinced... Will Gordon the chef change his mind? Find out in this episode and listen out for the phrases related to resilience that are used.

Episode 160226
/ 26 Feb 2016

When Mary and Ceilia arrive early for work they get the shock of their lives when they discover Gordon sleeping in the kitchen. What's caused him to spend the night there? Find out in this episode and listen out for shock-related phrases

Episode 160219
/ 19 Feb 2016

What is the secret of Gordon's success? Even when Mary gets an important qualification, he claims his experience is much more important. However, something happens which proves who has the most experience. Who will succeed?

Episode 160205
/ 05 Feb 2016

Ceilia, the boss, has some news she can't keep to herself but as soon as she tells someone the news spreads. However, as the secret gets passed on, the information becomes less reliable. Find out what the secret is in today's episode

Episode 160129
/ 29 Jan 2016

Gordon is preparing something special for the customers but there's one ingredient that might not be to everybody's taste. Find out what happens and see why Mary's washing-up skills come in very useful

Episode 160122
/ 22 Jan 2016

Oh no, there are three customers in the restaurant and no chef to cook any food. While Peter panics, Ceilia tries to find a solution and Mary helps get the kitchen ready. But when Gordon finally turns up, will there be any customers to cook any food for? Find out in this episode

Episode 160115
/ 15 Jan 2016

Peter's just had a nice surprise - his first ever tip - but he doesn't hold on to it for long. Gordon the chef gets a surprise too, when everyone realises what's happened to Peter's money. Watch this episode to find out what makes Gordon grumpy this time - and listen out for phrases related to kindness

Episode 160108
/ 08 Jan 2016

Welcome back to the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. Gordon is unusually happy. What's making him so cheerful - and how long will it last? Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to being happy

Episode 151218
/ 18 Dec 2015

Find out what's going on in the kitchen of The White Elephant restaurant. There's a problem with the cooker and Gordon the chef isn't happy. Watch and learn some useful everyday phrases related to things that are broken

Episode 151211
/ 11 Dec 2015

Welcome back to The White Elephant. The staff at the restaurant are still waiting for their first customer, but when one eventually arrives they have to work quickly to make sure this one doesn't escape

Episode 150626
/ 26 Jun 2015

After the shocking events on the coast, Mary's uncle is now planning to escape from Jamaica Inn. He fears that someone is coming to kill him – someone who has been giving him the orders to wreck ships. She has to escape first to tell someone what she has seen but who can she trust?

Episode 150619
/ 19 Jun 2015

Mary has been forced by her Uncle Joss to travel with him and his drunken men on Christmas Eve. She fell asleep but she's about to wake up and discover what Joss and his gang of bad men really get up to at night.

Episode 150612
/ 12 Jun 2015

Following Mary's uncle's shocking confession - how he lures ships onto the rocks and drowns women and children - she escapes from the Inn and goes with his brother, Jem, to the horse market in Launceston. But things don't go to plan.

Episode 150522
/ 22 May 2015

Mary has to work in the bar of Jamaica Inn on Saturday night. She gets to meet a group of rough and drunk men. Later that night there are some strange goings-on in the yard outside. What's happening - and why are people talking about murder?

Episode 150515
/ 15 May 2015

Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss. Immediately she discovers what a mean and scary man her uncle is. He sets the rules and tells her what to do. On her second day there she discovers a locked room – what is inside?

Episode 150410
/ 10 Apr 2015

Episode 150403
/ 03 Apr 2015

Someone inside the Duchess's house is angry - but who? The Duchess's baby is making some very strange sounds and the Cheshire-Cat smiles while the cook throws things. Will Alice meet anyone who isn't mad?